Erskine Childers Press Conference..1973..31.05.1973..05.31.1973..31st May 1973..At a press conference at Fianna Fail headquarters, Mr Erskine Childers, was confirmed as the winner of the presidential campaign. He won by a margin of 52% to 48% beating the favourite Tom O'Higgins,Fine Gael..Father and Daughter pictured at his press conference, Erskine and Nessa Childers at the press conference.